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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,756.76, 2,635.11 and 524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,756.76, 2,635.11 and 524.18 is: 786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,756.76 : 2,635.11 = 524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,756.76/2,635.11 = 524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,756.76x = 2,635.11 × 524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,756.76x = 1,381,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,258.78/1,756.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.25

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